Portpatrick is a seaside town on the western shore of the Rhinns of Galloway peninsula.
Portpatrick is a pretty town of pastel-coloured houses, set around a small bay with cliffs forming the backdrop. A former port for transportation to and from Northern Ireland, Portpatrick is now a peaceful holiday resort.
Sea angling is a popular pastime in these parts, as is walking, with options including a short stroll along the cliffs to Dunskey Castle. The Southern Upland Way starts here and continues all the way to the east coast.
Portpatrick Folk Festival is a three-day celebration of folk music which takes place in September.
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